Everything You Need To Know About Tom Grennan

We’re tipping this London-based singer-songwriter for big things in 2018. But who is he, exactly?

1. Where is Tom Grennan from?

Tom Grennan hails from Bedford, but is now based in London.. Photo: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Formula 1

2. What is the name of Tom Grennan’s latest single?

Radio X has been giving a lot of play to Tom’s track Sober.

3. When is Tom Grennan’s debut album out?

Tom’s first record will be called Lighting Matches and is released on 18 May 2018.

4. What is Tom Grennan's style of music?

“You only live life once, so you got to make every bit of it count. I want to put a stamp on my life, and I want to put a stamp on the world. I don't want to be here to be forgotten. My music is fiery, it’s real life and it’s passionate. There’s no bullshit.”

5. How was Tom’s singing talent discovered?

He got really drunk at a party and sang Seaside by The Kooks. He didn’t remember it, but his friends were impressed and pushed him into performing more.

6. He had a traumatic incident when he was 18

Tom was attacked by a group of strangers on the street and was left with metal plates and screws in his jaw. “When that happened,” he sats, “I was in a mad dark place. It hurt me mentally. I had this build-up of emotions.” Some of these thoughts found their way into his music. Photo: Richard Gray/EMPICS Entertainment

7. What did Tom Grennan do before music?

He studied acting at university and then had a brief job at Costa Coffee. He then trained to become a professional footballer - Tom told Radio X: “I played for Luton Town, which was wicked. And then I went off to Stevenage for a while and was managed by Luther Blissett. He ended up kicking me out! My attitude as a young boy stunk, really.” Richard Gray/EMPICS Entertainment

8. What was Tom Grennan's debut EP called?

Something In The Water was released back in October 2016 and includes the title track, Old Songs, Sweet Hallelujah and an acoustic version of All Goes Wrong.

9. What other songs has Tom Grennan released?

The Found What I’ve Been Looking For EP was released in July 2017, while Royal Highness followed in September, then Wishing On A Star in January 2018. He also issued the Release The Brakes EP in March 2017.

10. Where did we first hear about Tom Grennan?

Tom made a huge splash when he was the guest vocalist on the Chase and Status track When It All Goes Wrong. On completing the song, Tom told the duo: “Boys, this is a banger.”
Photo: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Formula 1

11. What other big shows has Tom Grennan played?

Tom appeared as one of the music acts on stage in Trafalgar Square during the F1 Live In London show where he supported Formula One drivers zooming round the streets of the Capital. Photo: Ian Gavan/Getty Images for Formula 1

12. When can I see Tom Grennan next?

Tom kicks off a full UK tour on 16 March at SWX in Bristol, which also takes in the O2 Shepherds Bush Empire on 20 March and the O2 Ritz Manchester on 22 March.. Photo: Ian Gavan/Getty Images for Formula 1

13. Where else can I see Tom Grennan this summer?

Tom has been added to the bill of TRNSMT festival on Sunday 1 July, supporting Arctic Monkeys at their first confirmed UK show of 2018.. Photo: Richard Gray/EMPICS Entertainment